Representative Thomas Kean Jr., Republican from New Jersey

Thomas Kean Jr.

New Jersey's 7th congressional district

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. represents New Jersey's 7th congressional district, serving 783,203 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $136,541 and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

783,203Population
↑ 7,904
$136,541Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $7,904
4.8%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.3%
3.1%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.2%
78.2%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,802Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $118
3.8%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
33.0 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.2 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

New Jersey District 7 Demographics

Median Age 43.6 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 78.2% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 55.0% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 3.1% (vs 12.4%) · Income $136,541 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyRent burden

Age Distribution

Skews older than the national average (median age 43.6 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 50–59 at 15.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 71.2%. Also significant: Hispanic (13.3%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

Highly educated: 55.0% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the 33.7% national average. 23% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $136,541, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

A homeowner district: 78.2% own their home, well above the 65.5% national average. Median rent is $1,802. Median home value is $530,900.

How People Get to Work

67.1% drive alone. Average commute is 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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